Line Worker - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as General Production (Line Worker) team members. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are essential for meeting daily standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Smithfield Foods is the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, offering challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth, contribution, and impact.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs
Single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs
Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Work with a knife (if trained).
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Work around strong smells/odors.
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Walk long distances.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.80/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life